Good For You Friday: Mom’s Marinara
So, pregnancy cravings are in full effect, and what do I want almost every single day? My mom’s red sauce. On pizza, pasta, cardboard, I don’t care, but I NEED it. My mom’s marinara sauce is some...
View ArticleFather’s Day Favorites
My Dad is not a product hound by any means. I have never seen him use moisturizer, let alone toner or hair pomade. His dream-father’s-day-gift is definitely not a basket of personal care products....
View ArticleThe Toners of Today
Oh my gosh, do you remember Sea Breeze?? Back in the day, “Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize” was the thing to do. Most of us eventually gave up on that routine, thankfully, since most toners are just water...
View ArticleMust Have: New “Dirty Dozen” Shopper’s Guide
I love this time of year; the weather is warm, the farmer’s market is open and the produce is fresh. However, just because there are more local veggies to choose from when shopping does not mean...
View ArticleMove Over, Nars
“I now know that a natural cosmetic brand can be filled with organic goodness, packaged with class, and perform above the rest. I hope to inspire those who have been looking for something similar, and...
View ArticleGood For You Friday: White Bean, Tuna, and Arugula Salad
Before I was pregnant, (tuna -> mercury -> bummer) I ate this salad almost weekly. It is so delicious, satisfying, healthy, and easy to make. (Those are my strict standards when making a...
View ArticleWork it: The Pregnancy Project
I promise this will NOT become a pregnancy or parenting blog, but since announcing my own pregnancy, many readers are asking for advice on eating and working out while pregnant. I am also getting...
View ArticleMagical Coconut Oil
I can’t believe that I have not written this post yet! If you aren’t already in on the best kept beauty secret around, you are in for a treat. Coconut oil is basically a do-all-cure-all natural...
View ArticleBare Beauty Gets Sick
I thought that when you were pregnant, it meant you were an immunity powerhouse. I guess I was wrong. I have been sick for 9 days now with an apocalyptic head cold that will. not. go. away....
View ArticleGood For You Friday: Ginger Honey Lemon Tea
I know you don’t think you have time to make tea that doesn’t include a tea bag. I used to think that, too. This delicious tea takes less than five minutes and is so worth it. It actually tastes...
View ArticleNatural Mosquito Repellant that Works
Thank you for giving me a whole week off, Bare Beauties! Nantucket was wonderful! (I’ll post some pics soon.) I am refreshed and ready to get back to work! Here we go! It is officially summer, or...
View ArticleFacial Yoga, Anyone?
This is totally hysterical. Try watching this video at your desk and not laughing out loud. Do we believe it works? Anyone out there do facial yoga to maintain a youthful look? I just may give it a...
View ArticleA Little Red, White and Blue
Are you gearing up for the 4th of July? I am a sucker for a theme, personally. I love wearing, baking with, and decorating with our patriotic colors. Try on these red, white and blue cosmetics for...
View ArticleScenes From Nantucket
I know I’m a little behind on this! Talk about Bare Beauty…. At least fifteen years has passed since I’ve been to Nantucket (we used to rent a house there for a couple of weeks during the summer...
View ArticleClean Sunburn Remedies
Sooooo, did you manage to avoid a sunburn over the long holiday weekend? I’m not judging; we’ve all been there. But please don’t go buying that nuclear-waste-green “aloe” gel – it’s loaded with...
View ArticleThe Power of Dry Brushing
What if I told you that you could reduce your cellulite and improve your overall health for a one-time fee of approximately $20? It may sound like a cheesy infomercial, but this is no hoax. Dry...
View ArticleNail it. Naturally.
Let’s talk nails. We tend to forget that that they are porous, affixed to our skin, and extensions of our bodies. So obviously, they are absorbing whatever we use to make them look glamourous. What...
View ArticleMinding Your Mitochondria
Have any of you watched this fascinating TED Talks video? Dr. Sherri Jacobs sent it to me almost two years ago and it changed the way I thought about eating. Our society has really lost touch with...
View ArticleLaziness Rewarded
Lately, I’ve been trying to use organic plant-based oil (coconut and almond are my favorites) in place of body lotion to moisturize and fend off pregnancy stretch marks, but sometimes I am just too...
View ArticleWhat About Baby? Part I
I have promised and I still maintain that this blog is not going to turn mommy-baby-centric, but duty calls…. You have emailed me, called me, left comments on my blog posts, and approached me at...
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